Volume 24 - Issue 12 - December 2012
Clinical Images
11/30/2012
Luigi Politi, MD; Giuseppe Sangiori, MD; Ahmed Rezq, MD
Abstract: Giant vein graft aneurysms occur infrequently after coronary artery bypass graft surgery and are most often detected incidentally during coronary angiography for suspected angina or as a mediastinal mass on chest radiographs....
Abstract: Giant vein graft aneurysms occur infrequently after coronary artery bypass graft surgery and are most often detected incidentally during coronary angiography for suspected angina or as a mediastinal mass on chest radiographs....
Abstract: Giant vein graft...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Invasive Thoughts
11/29/2012
Steven L. Goldberg, MD
The results of the RESPECT randomized trial are full of compelling data regarding benefit of PFO closure to prevent recurrent stroke, but because the primary endpoint had a P-value of 0.08, we may not be able to make use of the data.
The results of the RESPECT randomized trial are full of compelling data regarding benefit of PFO closure to prevent recurrent stroke, but because the primary endpoint had a P-value of 0.08, we may not be able to make use of the data.
The results of the RESPECT...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
11/30/2012
Alessandro Aprile, MD; Giueseppe Massimo Sangiorgi, MD, PhD; Raffaella Marzullo, MD
Abstract: Endovascular aneurysm repair is becoming the treatment of choice for elderly patients bearing abdominal aortic aneurysms with particular anatomical characteristics. Endovascular grafts are usually oversized to achieve sealing and...
Abstract: Endovascular aneurysm repair is becoming the treatment of choice for elderly patients bearing abdominal aortic aneurysms with particular anatomical characteristics. Endovascular grafts are usually oversized to achieve sealing and...
Abstract: Endovascular aneurysm...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/28/2012
Ghassan Abusaid, MD; Wissam Khalife, MD, FACC
ABSTRACT: A 67-year-old male presented with several week history of progressive shortness of breath, lower extremity edema, and distended jugular veins. Transthoracic echocardiography showed moderate pericardial effusion with thickened...
ABSTRACT: A 67-year-old male presented with several week history of progressive shortness of breath, lower extremity edema, and distended jugular veins. Transthoracic echocardiography showed moderate pericardial effusion with thickened...
ABSTRACT: A 67-year-old male...
11/28/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
11/30/2012
Elias B. Hanna, MD
Abstract: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common and is associated with a high cardiovascular mortality. While dual antiplatelet therapy (DAT) does not appear superior to antiplatelet monotherapy in preventing myocardial infarction,...
Abstract: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common and is associated with a high cardiovascular mortality. While dual antiplatelet therapy (DAT) does not appear superior to antiplatelet monotherapy in preventing myocardial infarction,...
Abstract: Peripheral arterial...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/30/2012
Manjunath Cholenahally Nanjappa, MD, DM; Ravindranath Khandenahally Shankarappa, MD, DM; Srinivas Budanur Chikkaswamy, MD, DM; Ravi S. Math, MD, DM; Maneesh K. Rai, MD; Satish Karur, MD, DM; Ramesh Dwarakprasad, MD, DM
Abstract: Background. Isolated interruption of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare anomaly. We report a series of 4 cases of isolated interruption of the IVC that coexisted with rheumatic mitral stenosis. Interrupted IVC precludes the use...
Abstract: Background. Isolated interruption of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare anomaly. We report a series of 4 cases of isolated interruption of the IVC that coexisted with rheumatic mitral stenosis. Interrupted IVC precludes the use...
Abstract: Background. Isolated...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
11/29/2012
Jose Echeverri, MD; Reza Arsanjani, MD; Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI
Abstract: The transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has gained increasing popularity as an alternative site for coronary angiography and intervention. The transradial approach has safely been used in patients with...
Abstract: The transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has gained increasing popularity as an alternative site for coronary angiography and intervention. The transradial approach has safely been used in patients with...
Abstract: The transradial...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/29/2012
Joe-Elie Salem, MD; Jean-Francois Paul, MD; Christophe Caussin, MD
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is becoming the standard of care for inoperable patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and the transfemoral approach is generally the first option chosen. However,...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is becoming the standard of care for inoperable patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and the transfemoral approach is generally the first option chosen. However,...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2012
Rasha I. Ammar, MD
Abstract: Background. Despite more than 20 years of experience, balloon angioplasty as treatment for native coarctation of the aorta (CoA) during childhood remains controversial.Methods and Results. Fifty-three pediatric patients with...
Abstract: Background. Despite more than 20 years of experience, balloon angioplasty as treatment for native coarctation of the aorta (CoA) during childhood remains controversial.Methods and Results. Fifty-three pediatric patients with...
Abstract: Background. Despite...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2012
Laurence Gabriel, MD; Antoine Guédès, MD; Baudouin Marchandise, MD, PhD; Erwin Schröder, MD; Xavier Muschart, MD; Alisson Slimani, MD; Jacques Jamart, MD; Patrick Chenu, MD, PhD; Vincent Dangoisse, MD
Abstract: Background. CK-MB levels exceeding 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), defining periprocedural myocardial infarction (PMI), are associated with worse outcomes. This study...
Abstract: Background. CK-MB levels exceeding 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), defining periprocedural myocardial infarction (PMI), are associated with worse outcomes. This study...
Abstract: Background. CK-MB...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
